NCTA Criminal Justice Instructor

Leave Replacement position through 06/17/2026 ONLY

The Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA) part of the Skagit/Whatcom Consoritum
and hosted by the Mount Vernon School District is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Criminal Justice professional to instruct high school juniors and seniors in foundational and
advanced topics within the law enforcement field. The ideal candidate will integrate real-world experience with a strong understanding of instructional practices to help students gain the skills necessary for post-secondary education and careers in criminal justice law enforcement and related fields.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three years of recent and relevant industry experience in law enforcement corrections or a related criminal justice field (one year within the last six).
• Must be eligible for or possess a Washington State Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching certificate with endorsement in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement Services.
• Knowledge of state and federal law enforcement standards constitutional law and police procedures.
• Strong commitment to equity diversity and inclusion with the ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to integrate academic concepts such as civics law reading writing and communication into technical instruction.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification and meet all OSPI program approval requirements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching or training experience in a school military or police academy setting.
• Fluency or background in another language preferably Spanish Russian Ukrainian or Mixteco.
• Knowledge of SkillsUSA Career Readiness Curriculum (CRC) or other leadership development frameworks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver engaging standards-based instruction aligned to the Criminal Justice Framework covering:
• Criminal law and procedures
• Constitutional law and civil liberties
• Court systems ethics and public safety
• Patrol procedures and traffic enforcement
• Crisis intervention communication and conflict resolution
• Physical training
• Develop and assess performance-based learning activities such as mock trials scenariosimulations oral board interviews and Socratic seminars.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment including physical drills radio operation and safety procedures.
• Support career and college readiness including resume writing portfolio development mock interviews and articulation for dual credit or certifications.
• Foster industry connections and invite guest speakers or law enforcement and realated fields professionals for student engagement.
• Use appropriate technology tools for instruction student assessment and communication.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives team meetings and professional development.
• Attending all relevant professional development and training opportunities to accomplish the objectives of the position.
• Complying with supervision and evaluation procedures.
• Complying with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintaining consistent attendance and conforming to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Experience:

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